Tesla Roadster reveal live: Updates from the launch of the next-gen sportscar
Tesla is due to unveil its second-generation Roadster on 15 October, around nine years after first presenting the updated electric sports car. The launch matters because Tesla originally said it would be ready in 2020, and the unveiling has been delayed repeatedly.
The 2017 announcement promised a 620-mile range and acceleration from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds. Recent images have hinted at cold-gas thrusters, while reports have suggested the car could fly; Elon Musk has described the demonstration as a possible “BANGER”. The article was published ahead of the scheduled reveal, so it does not confirm what was shown.
- Tesla is scheduled to unveil its next-generation Roadster.
- The car was first announced in 2017 and delayed several times.
- Promised specifications included 620 miles of range and 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds.
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Tesla first showed a new Roadster in 2017 as a high-performance electric sports car, but it has yet to reach production. The company initially said it would be ready by 2020, and the schedule has since slipped several times.
Tesla is led by Elon Musk, whose comments and announcements have helped keep attention on the car. The original claims included a 620-mile range and acceleration from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds; these are promises, not independently confirmed results from a production car.
Recent images and comments have prompted speculation about cold-gas thrusters and whether the car might fly. The Roadster matters as a test of Tesla’s ability to deliver an ambitious project after years of delays, as well as a showcase for its electric-car technology.